Agree partly, probably lot more work involved with getting the inserts that meet endlinks correct without making it flimsy.
But there are more then a few PAM straps that got silly prices attached to them as well
239$ for a black Paci strap like this is kind of steep no matter of how waterproofed it is
http://www.mariopaci.com/24mm/MP_PAV_98.html
But I think we all can agree this watch biz can go quite bananas when it comes to prices on parts and watches haha!
And suckers like we are we always pay up in the end...
...Yes I´m looking at you Mr 93150 Rolex oyster bracelet on Ebay for 400$...